Good Afternoon I too, am new
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 9:40 pm
New to this place and in many ways to the world of Congas. My love affair started in the fall of 1956 after listening to Cal Tjader at Ciro's. I've tried several times with a half hearted attempt to learn these wonderful instruments. I'm now at the latter stage of my life. Age 77 with 4 forms of Cancer and emphysema. However I'm still active enough to spend an hour a day in practice. Perhaps as I become more efficient with my practice I'll be able to play more. I've also just begun Music Theory to study when physically I can't play.
I have several books that I've read. I have not yet started lessons but will. Thank you for the add.
May I ask a technique question here?
There seems to be a difference between fingers open or closed. Is one more correct than they other? For an open tone some suggest striking at the crease between the fingers and the bones of the palm other suggest contact begins at those bones. Once again is there a correct place?
Again thank you for the add. I hope to be a valuable member.
I have several books that I've read. I have not yet started lessons but will. Thank you for the add.
May I ask a technique question here?
There seems to be a difference between fingers open or closed. Is one more correct than they other? For an open tone some suggest striking at the crease between the fingers and the bones of the palm other suggest contact begins at those bones. Once again is there a correct place?
Again thank you for the add. I hope to be a valuable member.